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PEI (Polyetherimide) · Product form

PEI (Polyetherimide) Prepreg

Who makes qualified prepreg in this fiber and resin system, and what is the out-time?

What it is

Reinforcement pre-impregnated with a controlled fraction of partially cured resin, supplied frozen and with a finite out-time and shelf life. The dominant input for aerospace primary structure.

Typical dimensions
Tape from 0.125 to 12 inch width; broadgoods to roughly 60 inch width.
Also known as
pre-impregnated, tape, slit tape, broadgoods, thermoset prepreg, thermoplastic tape

Suppliers

Grouped by what they actually are. A mill and a distributor answer different needs.

Mills and producers 1

Companies that manufacture this form. Mill direct means longer lead times and mill minimums, with full melt traceability.

  • Morgan Hill, CA · Converter
    Unfilled PEI (ULTEM 1000)

    PEI is named among the Cetex thermoplastic matrices. PEI matrix composite is used where the part has to be tough and flame resistant.

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